122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 825 LR 1546(01)
Resolve, To Establish 3-1-1 as a Statewide Business Assistance Services Line
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Watson of Bath
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $127,000 $109,994 $117,854 $126,442
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $127,000 $109,994 $117,854 $126,442
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Business Development program within the Department of Economic and Community Development will require General Fund appropriations of $127,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $109,994 in fiscal year 2006-07 for one full-time and one part-time Project Development Officer position and related all other costs associated with extending the hours of operation of the Business Answers phone line.  The appropriation in fiscal year 2005-06 includes $35,000 for the one-time cost of switching phone lines charged by Verizon and other telephone companies.